After Maccabi Tel Aviv secured its place in the quarterfinals of the state cup earlier this week, the quarterfinals continue tonight (Saturday) with the participation of two of the biggest teams in the league. In the first game, Hapoel Holon easily defeated Hapoel Acre 67:87 from the national league, on the way to the last eight stages. At this time, Hapoel Jerusalem is hosting Hapoel Eilat for one of the closest and most intriguing meetings at this stage of the plant. Remember, this is the last season in which the teams from the first two leagues meet in the cup, when starting next season a new and separate factory will be opened for each of the leagues.
After a first quarter of fumbles that ended in a 13:17 result to its credit, Hapoel Holon pressed the pedal and scored 28 points in each of the next two quarters, with their opponent stopping at 17 and 21 respectively only, thus effectively staying far behind the Purples who galloped towards the quarterfinals.
Five players scored in double digits in the team of Stefanos Dadas. Tyros Maggie has been pushed out of the squad recently, following the signing of Maxim de Zhao who came to back the squad due to injuries in Holon. Tonight the guard took the opportunity to return to the floor and led the winner with 14 points and eight assists. Willie Workman assisted him with 13 and seven rebounds, Oded Brandwein, Guy Pnini and De Zhao added 11 each. On the losing side, Liran Moran stood out with 26 points that did not prevent defeat.
